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The first volley in the never-ending "Presley movie" blitzkrieg, the made-for-TV Elvis: The Movie stars
Kurt Russell
as the King,
Season Hubley
as Priscilla,
Pat Hingle
as Col. Parker,
Shelley Winters
as Elvis' mom, and
Bing Russell
(Kurt's real-life father) as Elvis' dad. The film recounts Presley's life from age ten to his 1969 Vegas comeback. Presley imitator Ronnie McDowell expertly dubs in
Kurt Russell
's renditions of "Love Me Tender," "Heartbreak Hotel," et al. When first telecast on February 11, 1979, the ratings for Elvis: The Movie went through the roof, even beating out a competing telecast of
Gone With the Wind
. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Cast
Pat Hingle
Colonel Tom Parker
Season Hubley
Priscilla Presley
Bing Russell
Vernon Presley
Kurt Russell
Elvis Presley
Shelley Winters
Gladys Presley
Production Crew
James Newport
Art Director
Tracy Bousman
Art Director
Donald M. Morgan
Cinematographer
Joe Renzetti
Composer (Music Score)
John Carpenter
Director
Ron Moler
Editor
Tom Walls
Editor
Dick Clark
Executive Producer
Anthony Lawrence
Producer
Tony Bishop
Producer
Tony Bishop
Producer
James Newport
Production Designer
Anthony Lawrence
Screenwriter
Year: 1979
Runtime: 117
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: G
Category: Feature
Genre
Drama
Release
by Vestron Vid
Awards
1979 - Best Television Movie - Golden Globe
1979 - Best Motion Picture Made for Television - Golden Globe
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